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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN

Making a terrarium is about as close as you can get to a Zen DIY project. Once you have gathered the proper materials and squared away your plant selections, it's as simple as layering it all together and watching your mini ecosystem thrive. Here, I'll walk you through my foolproof process and cover all the required elements for good filtration, healthy soil, strong root growth and resistance against fungus and disease.

Social and Supportive

Brown-headed nuthatches take a helpful approach to raising their young

Winter MAGIC

Forecasts may be frigid, but grab your binoculars because birding opportunities are still incredible

GROW THIS. NOT THAT

Six easy-to-grow houseplants—and six that may not be the right choice for you

Ask the Experts

Advice from our pros about houseplants, bird feeding and more

Basics of Hydroponics

Use these top tips and plant picks to have a successful soil-free garden

Rooted in Resilience

These hardy perennials will thrive in most zones

All About Owl Pellets

And why you should give a hoot about them

A Heart to Serve

Cavannah Hansen uses her talents and horses to help others in a variety of ways.

Side to Side

Position yourself for a perfect sidepass.

Dressage Details

Achieve better harmony with your horse using dressage training.

SIX THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME

Esme shares some secrets as to why this major YouTube star isn't so different from you and me.

MY BUSINESS JOURNEY

Emma wanted to give her riding outfits a colorful touch, and ended up launching a successful belt business.

Wild Rose Trainers

Young trainers and Mustangs learn from each other in a unique program.

The MORGAN

The Morgan can do any equestrian sport while also having the personality of a family pet.

LEFT ALONE

Stacy Westfall's orphaned foal thrives by finding a friend.

Animal Behaviorist

Are you interested in helping improve horse or pet interactions with their owners? This may be the career path for you.

COZY COMFORTS

Kick off the new year with these colorful crafts.

HAPPY CAMPERS

Now is the time to find the perfect horse camp for the summer.

Vision and Hearing Dysfunctions in Senior Cats

Just as people are challenged by having deficiencies with vision and hearing over time, so are senior cats. In senior cats, pet owners may notice their cats are no longer responding to them in the same way; however, it may be difficult to figure out.

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal

If there is one person, or even just a name, that anyone in CFA (Cat Fancier Association) knows, it would have to be Allene Tartaglia. It might be from her involvement with most aspects of the operations of CFA in her position of executive director. Or perhaps from her deep involvement with both the CFA Annual meeting and/or the International Show. Cat Talk thought it was time to learn more about one of the most key people in CFA.

Alternative Arthritis Treatments for Cats

Just like humans, cats can experience arthritis. About 90% of cats over the age of 10 years experience osteoarthritis (OA) in at least one joint.1 It is a complex condition involving inflammation and degeneration of one or more joints and is sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease (DJD). Cats with OA experience pain and inflammation in various joints that interfere with daily activities.

Fluffy's Sixteen and STILL Plays Like a Kitten!

Enrichment for Senior Cats

Nutrition for Our Senior Cats

From the time they are born, our kittens receive a tremendous amount of care, with diet being at the core of their growth and development.

The Cat Fancy Alphabet

\"The Cat Fancy Alphabet\" is a new feature in Cat Talk. It highlights various terms and aspects of the cat fancy, educating fanciers new and old about our hobby.

Feline Photographers Part 1

\"Cats never strike a pose that isn't photogenic.\" - Lillian Jackson Braun

Life With Patrick

Patrick and Mount Doom

Senior Cats and House Soiling

Why is my cat no longer using its litter box? Cat soiling in the house is one of the most talked about issues for pet owners.

Pecking Order - Language is said to make us human. What if birds talk, too?

On a drizzly day in Grünau im Almtal, Austria, a gaggle of greylag geese shared a peaceful moment on a grassy field near a stream. One goose, named Edes, was preening quietly; others were resting with their beaks pointed tailward, nestled into their feathers. Then a camouflaged speaker that scientists had placed nearby started to play. First came a recorded honk from an unpartnered male goose named Joshua. Edes went on with his preening. Next came a honk that was lower in pitch than the first, with a slight bray. Edes looked up.

HELP! MY FAMILY DOESN'T LIKE HORSES

If your family isn’t into your hobby, here are some tips for how to cope.